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24 Jun

Tripura’s new road safety scheme puts people first

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to introduce a ‘Cashless Medical Scheme for Road Accident Victims 2025’, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced on Monday. The upcoming scheme is designed to provide free, immediate medical treatment to accident victims during the critical “golden hour”, a time window that experts say is crucial to saving lives. The announcement came during the 16th meeting of the State Road Safety Council, held at the State Secretariat in Agartala. “The goal is to make sure that the injured receive prompt treatment at the nearest hospital without worrying about the cost,” said Minister Chowdhury. He described the…

24 Jun

Students and athletes join Olympic Day Run in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday led the Olympic Day Run 2025 at the historic Lammual Ground in Aizawl, rallying citizens to embrace fitness and uphold the values of the Olympic spirit. Organised by the Mizoram Olympic Association, the event drew a large crowd of students, athletes, sports officials, and fitness enthusiasts from across the city. Held to mark the international Olympic Day, which commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894, the event was part of a global movement spanning over 150 countries. The 2025 theme, “#Let’s Move +1, India!”, encouraged every Indian to…

24 Jun

Tripura reviews fuel, essentials stock as train services hit after landslide in Assam

MohiniTripura

The Tripura government will hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the availability of essential commodities, including fuel, following the disruption of train services caused by a damaged railway track in Assam. The track between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur was damaged on Monday evening due to a landslide triggered by ongoing road repair work undertaken by the NHAI, which led to the fall of boulders and landmass onto the tracks. A senior Tripura government official, who did not wish to be named confirmed to India Today NE that the state authorities have spoken to the North East Frontier…

24 Jun

Royal Stag Barrel Select Shorts unveils ‘For the Select Ones’ campaign featuring Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha

Business BureauBusiness

Royal Stag Barrel Select Shorts has launched its latest thematic campaign titled For the Select Ones, celebrating individuals who choose excellence over conformity. Featuring acclaimed actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, the campaign—conceptualised by FCB NEO—honours those who carve distinct paths through discerning choices and integrity. Anchored in Royal Stag Barrel Select Shorts’ brand philosophy of refinement, the campaign film reflects a journey of mindful decision-making and creative courage. Over the years, the platform has partnered with renowned filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Sujoy Ghosh, and Neeraj Ghaywan to deliver evocative short films that resonate with a thinking audience. Sharing his thoughts,…

23 Jun

Silver futures prices increase as bets rise

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, June 23: Silver prices rose by Rs 270 to Rs 1,06,494 per kg in futures trade on Monday as participants raised their bets. The price of silver contracts for July delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 270, or 0.25 percent, to Rs 1,06,494 per kg in a business turnover of 12,571 lots. Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to a rise in silver prices. Globally, silver was trading 0.27 percent higher at $36.18 an ounce in New York.

23 Jun

PepsiCo India boosts sustainable farming in Bengal with ‘Mitti Didi’ soil testing initiative

Business BureauBusiness

PepsiCo India has launched 10 ‘Mitti Jaanch Kendras’ (soil testing centers) in West Bengal under its Project Mitti Didi, aiming to promote regenerative agriculture and support local farmers with scientific soil health insights. These centers, operated by trained women known as “Mitti Didis,” are designed to help farmers make data-driven decisions regarding fertilizer use, crop planning, and soil management. The initiative, backed by PepsiCo’s Lay’s® brand, also includes an emotional campaign titled Mitti Ki Chitthi—a lyrical film that portrays a heartfelt letter from Mother Earth to the farmer, highlighting the bond between the soil and those who cultivate it. In…

23 Jun

Claim your face’s glow more intensly with face yoga

Banasree SarkarLifestyle

With short, regular sessions showing results, face yoga, an ancient Indian practice, is becoming more and more well-liked for its natural, non-invasive benefits, such as skin renewal and facial muscle elevation. As to a study published in Skin Research & Technology, facial massage techniques, even if used for just 10 minutes daily, can enhance face lifting, lymphatic drainage, and brightness. The face has more than fifty tiny muscles that maintain the skin, create contours, and allow for expression. Like yoga asanas, face yoga is most effective when done in short bursts. It improves the physical appearance and strength of the…

23 Jun

Bajaj Allianz launches ‘I tan’ health plan tailored for Mizoram’s unique medical needs

Business BureauBusiness

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched a state-specific health insurance plan, ‘I tan’, designed exclusively for the people of Mizoram. Recognizing the region’s distinct healthcare infrastructure and challenges, the policy offers custom coverage with flexible sum insured options ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The plan covers inpatient hospitalisation, advanced treatments like robotic surgeries, stem cell therapy, and includes features such as organ donor expense coverage and lifetime renewability. Additional benefits include unlimited sum insured reinstatement, Super Cumulative Bonus of up to 200%, and Accidental Death Cover. Customers can avail cashless claim discounts, family benefits, loyalty perks, and online…

23 Jun

Arunachal CM reiterates his dedication to closing the state’s digital gap

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

With Chief Minister Pema Khandu reiterating the state government's commitment to making sure that no community is left behind in the digital age, Arunachal Pradesh is making impressive progress in terms of digital connectivity. The Chief Minister said in a social media post that the frontier state is "rising on the digital highway," where technology is empowering communities and opening up new opportunities in addition to connecting far-flung areas. Khandu emphasized the advancement, stating that more than 3,500 villages in the state now have 4G mobile connectivity, greatly reducing the digital divide that formerly divided rural communities from the rest…

23 Jun

Tripura now among India’s most literate states

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is all set to be declared the third fully literate state in India, after Mizoram and Goa. The announcement will be officially made by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at a grand event scheduled on June 23 at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala. Officials from the state’s Education Department confirmed the development, calling it a “historic moment” in Tripura’s educational journey. The declaration marks the culmination of years of sustained efforts, particularly under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme, launched by the central government in 2022 to promote universal adult literacy in line with the National Education Policy…